First Americans Tale Sparks Feathers Then Turkeys
A history teacher asks who were the very first Americans and hints at feathers and a feast. The class, unsure, finally answers with Turkeys, shouting as one.
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1940
Page
2
A history teacher asks who were the very first Americans and hints at feathers and a feast. The class, unsure, finally answers with Turkeys, shouting as one.
In this dialogue rich passage characters discuss a burglary aboard a vessel. Captain Redfell, Dr MIVer, Evans, Bowman, and Joseph Kitling puzzle over suspects while Kitling lies nearly paralyzed from the waist down. The exchange blends mystery and nautical setting with tension over blame and truth.
A doctor recounts treating Hogson after a needle was inserted into his leg and feet in several places. He notes Hogson did not faint or move and compares the incident to a prior case involving Joseph Kitling within minutes.
Captain Redfell and crew weigh links between a prior attack in Cabin Ninety Nine and Rostam’s secret death. Hogson pushes theories of a hidden item behind the red curtain rod while Dr M Iver and Evans discuss possible espionage ties as Kitling heads to London for a specialist.
A Glasgow merchant notices a young clerk writing with extra flourish and tells him to shorten the tails of his g s and y s so the ink will last the quarter. The anecdote illustrates the clash between ornate penmanship and practical office needs in business life of the era.
In a courtroom exchange the judge asks about public reaction to his ruling while his wife questions the effect of the decision. The judge replies he will reserve judgment until the bill is reviewed.
A coastal missive from Long Island thanks Captain and crew of the S. S. Clyde for supplying food when wind bound and short of provisions. The poem recounts stopping at Exploits Bay, Black Island Tickle, Sansome's Island and praises local helpers Pat King, Mr Hill and Sansome's Island residents for aid to the stranded crew.
A fragmented verse hints at wartime duties and personal sacrifice as civilians face long nights of conflict. The text notes the German people’s readiness to endure a long fight if nations pursue fair conduct, reflecting morale and resilience themes of the period.
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